Janie Reitherman

To the Reitherman family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I first met Janie when I became a member of the D.A.R in Burbank, later that chapter merged with the Gen Richard Gridley Chapter in Glendale and when I became Regent the last year before we merged with the San Fernando Valley Chapter, Janie was a big help to me as she had been Regent in the Burbank Chapter. Janie was a gracious,kind, caring and thoughtful person and I will truly miss her bright smile.

Ooh Janie, you were the epitome of grace & good humor. My only consolation is that your pain is now over and you're with God. Say hello to my mommy, who's making lemon bars and socializing with all the other Clipped Wingers. It was grand knowing you. Truly was.

Janie was not only my favorite aunt, but one of my favorite people in the world. She was so thoughtful, so smart, funny, energetic and kind. She was always generous and loving, to me and to my daughters. She was always intereted in what was going on in our lives; and she, like Woolie, was so supportive and encouraging.

I have so many wonderful memories of our holidays together - those Thanksgivings in the dessert...those great times in Burbank...I learned to "swim" in her pool. (Mostly...